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Ransomware Protection in 2021

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The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. Attackers will inform the victim that their data is encrypted. Raising awareness about ransomware is a baseline security measure. How ransomware works. Screenshot example. Staff Awareness.

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The History of Computer Viruses & Malware

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Named after a character from “Scooby-Doo,” the Creeper was originally intended as a security test for the U.S. As a security test, the Creeper’s effects on infected machines were minimal. Instead, it was meant to point out weaknesses present in networks of the time. Read More: Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions for 2022.